Brake fluid
May 17th, 2023, 07:45 AM
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Brake fluid
Getting ready to add the brake fluid to my 1962 Starfire brake system. I had the original booster ohauled and replaced the single master cylinder with a dual.
I understand that dot 3 should be used, but since dot 5.1 has the same base as dot 3 and over a 100 degree higher boiling, can I use 5.1.
oh yes, drums in the fear, discs in front.
I understand that dot 3 should be used, but since dot 5.1 has the same base as dot 3 and over a 100 degree higher boiling, can I use 5.1.
oh yes, drums in the fear, discs in front.
May 17th, 2023, 08:02 AM
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Because my car sits for up to five months in the winter, I use DOT-5 silicone brake fluid in my Olds, preferring to sacrifice a little ultimate performance for practicality of storage due to its non-hygroscopic nature.
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